Tesla owner racks up $1147 in Supercharger idle fees at valet-only parking garage

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 9, 2019 For Tesla owner James Salantiri, his Model 3 and the valet-only Supercharger station at the William Vale Parking Garage in Brooklyn, NY are intertwined. With his apartment just 10 minutes away by foot from the parking garage, Salantiri is a regular in the business. He would drive …

Tesla Navigate on Autopilot automatic lane changes performs ‘waltz’ in traffic

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 8, 2019 A Tesla Model 3 owner’s recent experience at a busy section of a freeway appears to show some notable improvements with Navigate on Autopilot’s automatic lane change capabilities. As could be seen in a video, the Model 3 was able to change lanes and navigate around traffic …

Tesla’s Model 3 safety claims and the NHTSA’s scrutiny: A look at an old (revived) story

By Simon Alvarez Posted on August 7, 2019 Multiple reports have recently emerged about the US National Highway Traffic Administration scrutinizing Tesla and the company’s claims that the Model 3 has the lowest probability of injury among vehicles tested by the agency. It should be noted that the NHTSA’s scrutiny, which involved a cease-and-desist letter …